Popular sweets, wagashi (Japanese confectionery) and matcha (green tea) sweets in Kyoto are introduced here.
A wide range of sweets are listed, including matcha parfait, warabimochi, mitarashi dango, yatsuhashi, and seasonal sweets.
You can find information on recommended sweet shops to enjoy while sightseeing in Kyoto or visiting cafes.
Did you know that in Kyoto, special openings of cultural properties are held twice a year, in spring and fall? The official name of this event is "Kyoto Special Open House of Undisclosed Cultural Properties" [...].
Autumn is deepening and Kyoto will be in its autumn foliage season at the end of November. Autumn is of course a time for viewing colorful scenery, but it is also a time for [...]...
Did you know that there is an event called the Inoko-no-Iwai (Boar Festival)? The month of the Boar (October in the lunar calendar), or November in the current [...].
In Kyoto, we tend to think of a landscape with tea stores, Japanese sweets shops, and other typical Japanese stores, but in fact, there are also numerous bakeries [...].
Matcha (powdered green tea) is something you must try at least once when you visit Kyoto. From stores where you can compare authentic matcha drinks to soft-serve ice cream and warabimochi (bracken rice cakes) [...].
The term “Nun-katsu” has emerged, and hotels and cafes serving afternoon tea are so popular that it’s nearly impossible to get a reservation […]
While Kyoto is strongly associated with the image of ”wa” (harmony), it is actually a fiercely competitive market for bread, with per capita consumption said to be among the highest in the country […]
The word "tsukimi dango" conjures up images of a pyramid of pure white dumplings on top of a wooden platform or sampo [...].
In Kyoto, there are Japanese restaurants in renovated machiya townhouses and hotels in elementary school buildings.
Summer in Kyoto, with its high humidity and stifling heat. Refreshing Japanese sweets like kuzukiri and kinglyoku, which glide smoothly down the throat […]
Ice cream is one of the things that I crave for irresistibly during the hot season. I especially love gelato! Gelato is an Italian [...].
Mitarashi dumplings can be found all over Japan, captivating men and women of all ages, sweet tooth or not, with their sweet and savory taste. Where to eat [...]".
Doughnuts are popular as a three o'clock snack or after dinner dessert. They can be plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or coated with chocolate [...].
Kawaramachi is a famous sightseeing spot in Kyoto. The area where Kawaramachi is located is home to the world-famous Honnoji Temple and a national important cultural asset, [...].
Hello I love you I recently introduced 6 shaved ice stores in Kyoto, but as a shaved ice lover, I would like to introduce more stores [...].
Summer in Kyoto is still hot even after the Obon holidays! Have you already made your first shaved ice this year? In Kyoto, there are many sweet shops, cafes, and tea stores [...]...
Do you know the coffee shop "Fleur" located right in front of Hankyu Nagaoka Tenjin Station? This place is a community-based café-restaurant with a large [...]...
In addition to visiting tourist attractions, shopping and eating are the great pleasures of travel. Eating out or at a tourist-oriented restaurant [...].
The crispy surface and soft and fluffy interior make these waffles a favorite treat for any time of the year. Top with vanilla ice cream or [...].
Hanamikoji" is a classic sightseeing spot in Kyoto. It is famous for its old rows of houses and maiko (apprentice geisha) walking in a refined manner, and is frequently seen on TV and social networking sites [...].
Kyoto on a rainy day is also very picturesque, but sightseeing while worrying about getting your feet wet can be a bit depressing. The rainy season is of course [...].
Throughout July, Kyoto is completely immersed in the “Gion Festival,” a month-long celebration. With Yasaka Shrine at the center of the festivities, the Yamahoko districts are busy erecting the festival floats […]
Castella, with its fluffy texture and mild sweetness, is an addictive treat based on sweets introduced from Europe around the 15th and 16th centuries [...].
When we think of Kyoto, we tend to think of temples, shrines, and other spots with a Japanese atmosphere and a sense of history... but in fact, there are many places where the whole family can enjoy pastoral [...].
Kyoto is home to a wide variety of delicious foods, but among the most famous is "kyo-gashi," a Kyoto-style confectionery established in Kyoto in the modern era. [...].
Traditional Japanese food and Japanese sweets made with matcha green tea are the most popular foods to eat on a trip to Kyoto! Dishes scented with the flavor of refined soup stock from long-established restaurants and molasses [...].
During the seasons when Kyoto is lit up and nighttime worship is held, you can enjoy sightseeing at night. You can see different scenery than during the daytime, but we recommend [...].
In this issue, we would like to introduce a wagashi (Japanese confectionery) that is served in Kyoto in June. Its name is "mizunazuki. In late May, wagashi stores in Kyoto [...].
The temperature is rising rapidly in Kyoto these days, and it is getting hot enough to wear short-sleeved shirts. With the bright sunshine [...]...
As “Children’s Day” on May 5 approaches, Japanese confectionery shops display seasonal sweets that add color to the season. Among them, “kashiwa-mochi” is a classic favorite […]
From April to the beginning of the rainy season, warm weather is pleasant, and it is the perfect time to move around all day long, so [...]...
Kyoto has a variety of famous tea stores and Japanese confectionery stores. Among them are Western and Japanese confectionaries that locals have been going to for many years [...].
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning, and is famous for its plum blossoms in spring. It is a popular sightseeing spot in Kyoto, but "after visiting the shrine, you will be able to enjoy the golden [...]".
Cream puffs are filled with sweet cream and make you happy with just one bite. In fact, there are also delicious [...] in Kyoto City.
Grand Marble" is a popular souvenir from Kyoto. Grand Marble is a bakery famous for its marble Danish and Kyoto's famous match [...].
Kyoto Station is known as the gateway to Kyoto, with excellent access to JR, Kintetsu, and subway lines. It is a great place for sightseeing, meeting up, shopping [...].
Doughnuts, perfect for when you are hungry, are one of those snacks that fascinate both adults and children. These doughnuts are loved by everyone [...].
New Year's Day and Setsubun have passed, and Valentine's Day has come to an end. Then the next seasonal event that comes to mind is the Dolls' Festival. However, in Kyoto [...]...
Recently, there are more and more unique supermarkets such as business supermarkets, supermarkets from overseas like Costco, and supermarkets specializing in frozen foods [...].
Valentine's Day is coming soon. In Kyoto, the "Salon du Chocolat" at Isetan and the "Amour de Chocolat" at Takashimaya [...]
Kyoto is famous for its matcha green tea and yatsuhashi (a type of bridge) souvenirs. However, there are some unique souvenirs that are not standardized products [...].
If you want to take a short rest while sightseeing in Kyoto, visit a cafe where you can enjoy Japanese sweets or a sweet shop where you can relax in a tatami [...].
It will soon be Setsubun. It seems like just a few days ago that the new year began, and now a month has passed in the blink of an eye. Every year I visit Kyoto [...].
Kyoto City’s Minami Ward stretches out to the south of JR Kyoto Station. Tō-ji Temple, a World Heritage Site, attracts large numbers of tourists every day, but guidebooks […]